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Fluence Energy Lands Major Arizona Storage Deal, Putting High-Flying Valuation to the Test

Fluence Energy has secured a long-term supply agreement to provide its Gridstack Pro energy storage systems for a major solar-plus-storage project in Arizona, developed by BrightNight and Cordelio Power. The deal expands the company's U.S. utility-scale pipeline as its stock, following a meteoric rise, faces heightened scrutiny over its valuation.

Feb 5, 2026

World

Fragile Truce Under Strain: Gaza Sees Surge in Violence Months After Ceasefire

Months after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire halted the deadliest fighting in years, a surge of violence in Gaza is testing the agreement's durability. With casualties mounting and key provisions stalled, residents and officials question the future of the truce as distrust between Israel and Hamas deepens.

Feb 5, 2026

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Volkswagen's Tennessee Plant Reaches Tentative Labor Deal with UAW, Signaling Union Momentum in Southern U.S.

The United Auto Workers union announced a tentative agreement with Volkswagen at its Chattanooga, Tennessee assembly plant late Wednesday, marking a significant step in the union's campaign to organize auto factories in the traditionally union-resistant Southern United States.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Tesla Forges Major UK Energy Storage Deal with Matrix Renewables, Signaling Strategic Pivot

Tesla and Matrix Renewables have signed an agreement to build a landmark 500MW/1GWh battery storage system in Scotland, marking a significant step for Tesla's energy division amid a challenging year for its automotive business.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Raytheon Accelerates Missile Production Following White House Pressure, Inks Major Pentagon Deals

Defense contractor Raytheon has secured multiple Pentagon agreements to dramatically increase output of key missile systems, a move that comes weeks after the Trump administration threatened to sever contracts over production delays.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Wabtec and Union Pacific Forge $1.2 Billion Landmark Deal to Modernize Fleet, Signaling Rail Industry's Digital Shift

Wabtec Corporation and Union Pacific Railroad have inked a historic $1.2 billion agreement to upgrade 1,700 locomotives, marking the largest modernization program in North American rail history and spotlighting the industry's push for efficiency and digital transformation.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

OpenAI's $100 Billion Nvidia Chip Deal Collapses, Signaling Broader AI Investment Jitters

A landmark agreement for AI computing power has unraveled, with OpenAI opting for rival suppliers and a scaled-back investment, raising questions about the sustainability of the industry's spending spree.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Bloom Energy's Valuation Under Scrutiny Following Landmark Power Deals for AI Data Centers

Bloom Energy's stock has surged over 70% this year, fueled by multi-billion dollar agreements with American Electric Power and Brookfield. Analysts now question whether the solid oxide fuel cell maker's premium valuation is justified by its role in powering the AI boom.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Taysha's Rett Syndrome Gene Therapy Hits Dual Milestones, Paving Regulatory Path Toward Potential Approval

Taysha Gene Therapies has dosed the first patient in its pivotal REVEAL trial for TSHA-102 and secured FDA agreement to incorporate data from its earlier ASPIRE study into a future marketing application, marking a significant step in its quest to bring a treatment for Rett syndrome to market.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

OpenAI-Nvidia's $100B AI Alliance Stalls Amid Chip Tensions, Industry Bubble Fears Grow

The landmark $100 billion infrastructure partnership between OpenAI and Nvidia has failed to materialize into a binding agreement, exposing underlying tensions over chip supply and performance demands, and raising broader concerns about speculative dynamics in the AI sector.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Energy Fuels Moves to Acquire Australian Strategic Materials, Accelerating Push for Non-Chinese Rare Earths Supply

In a strategic move to diversify global supply chains for critical minerals, uranium and rare earths producer Energy Fuels has entered into an agreement to acquire Australian Strategic Materials. The deal aims to bolster a Western-centric supply chain for rare earth elements, reducing reliance on Chinese production.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Corning Secures Key AI Infrastructure Role with Meta Deal, Bolsters Supply Chain in Project Vault

Corning Inc. has inked a major supply agreement with Meta to provide optical fiber for its AI data centers, while simultaneously joining a U.S.-backed initiative to secure critical mineral supplies, positioning the materials science leader at the nexus of technology and national security.

Feb 4, 2026

World

Erdogan and el-Sisi Forge Cairo Accord, Spotlight Gaza Crisis and Deepen Bilateral Ties

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Egypt's Abdel Fattah el-Sisi united in Cairo to condemn ongoing violence in Gaza and sign a series of cooperation agreements, marking a significant step in mending long-strained relations between the regional powers.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Texas Instruments Bets $7.5 Billion on Wireless Future with Silicon Labs Takeover

In a major consolidation move, Texas Instruments announces a definitive agreement to acquire Silicon Labs for approximately $7.5 billion, aiming to dominate the fast-growing embedded wireless connectivity market.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Kraft Heinz Stock: Deep Value Play or Value Trap After Years of Underperformance?

With shares of Kraft Heinz (KHC) languishing near $24, a stark disconnect has emerged between its market price and fundamental valuations. Our analysis delves into whether the consumer staples giant represents a compelling opportunity for patient investors or a classic value trap, examining cash flow models, peer comparisons, and the broader narrative shaping its future.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Fox Defies Political Ad Headwinds, Posts Broad-Based Q2 Growth on Streaming and Sports Strength

Fox Corporation reported a resilient second quarter, with total revenue climbing 2% to $5.18 billion despite a tough comparison to a record political advertising period last year. The media giant highlighted robust advertising and distribution growth, record engagement for its sports and news properties, and sustained profitability for its ad-supported streaming platform, Tubi.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Union Pacific Doubles Down on Fleet Modernization with Historic $1.2 Billion Wabtec Deal

Union Pacific Railroad has inked a landmark $1.2 billion agreement with Wabtec Corporation to modernize its AC4400 locomotive fleet, marking the largest single investment of its kind in North American rail history and signaling a major industry shift towards upgrading existing assets.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Cisco Doubles Down on AI Networking, Anchors European Expansion with Major Renewable Energy Deal in Poland

At its recent AI Summit, Cisco Systems unveiled a multi-pronged strategy to cement its role in enterprise AI infrastructure, deepening its alliance with Nvidia and launching a new partner program. In a significant move for its European operations, the company also secured a 15-year renewable energy agreement to power its Polish data centers, directly linking its AI growth to sustainable power sourcing.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Union Pacific Bets $1.2 Billion on Fleet Modernization in Historic Deal with Wabtec

In a landmark move to boost efficiency and extend the life of its aging fleet, Union Pacific has inked a $1.2 billion agreement with Wabtec to modernize 1,700 locomotives—the largest such deal in rail industry history.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Malaysia's Petronas Inks Major 20-Year LNG Pact with Qatar, Bolstering Asian Energy Security

Malaysia's state energy giant Petronas has secured a landmark two-decade liquefied natural gas supply agreement with QatarEnergy, a move set to diversify its portfolio and lock in long-term energy security for the nation's growing needs.

Feb 4, 2026